Cannot transfer pictures from camera to computer

The first time we connected our USB to our laptop it automatically copied our pictures. Sometime after that, I placed a memory stick from our other Sony camera into the Nikon S210 memory slot. Since that time, I have been unable to transfer pictures to my computer. I have loaded the Nikon Transfer software and still nothing. I have tried copying pictures from two different operating systems (i.e. XP, Vista,) and still nothing.
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my camera when i plug it up to the computer the nikon transfer box doesn't pop up like it should so i have to click on the icon to the screen where it says source,embedded info, primary destination ect...ok well i filled out all of that then i hit start transfer and nothing happens its like i did nothing at all but the start tranfer button is still highlighted so i know i pushed it . please help me i really want to put pictures on my computer and if you don't know could you please give me the coolpix number(if they have one)so i could talk to someone who possibly knows what im talking about:)my camera when i plug it up to the computer the nikon transfer box doesn't pop up like it should so i have to click on the icon to the screen where it says source,embedded info, primary destination ect...ok well i filled out all of that then i hit start transfer and nothing happens its like i did nothing at all but the start tranfer button is still highlighted so i know i pushed it . please help me i really want to put pictures on my computer and if you don't know could you please give me the coolpix number(if they have one)so i could talk to someone who possibly knows what im talking about:)

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Re: Cannot transfer pictures from camera to computer

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use Nikon Transfer or any other photo cataloging program.

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I have two digital cameras and transferring pictures couldn't be easier.

I simply plug the usb lead into the camera and switch it on and then plug the lead into the computer. Both the camera and the computer recognise they have been connected and the Windows photo wizard starts automatically. From there photos can be downloaded from the camera or deleted.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Nikon Transfer and Picasa.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use Nikon Transfer or any other photo cataloging program.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use Nikon Transfer or any other photo cataloging program.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.

The procedure to transfer pictures to a Computer depends on whether or not the Camera has
the capability of using Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). If the Camera
is capable of PTP (in this case; DSC-S730 - YES), set the USB mode in the Camera menu to PTP
and then use the PTP procedure to copy the pictures to the computer.
Otherwise, use one of the standard USB transfer procedures.

This procedure must be performed while logged in as Administrator or to an account with Administrator rights:

Turn on the Computer.

Turn on the Camera.

Insert the recording media containing the pictures into the Camera.

Set the USB connection or Transfer mode setting in the Camera menu to PTP .

Use the USB cable supplied with the Camera to connect the Camera to the Computer. NOTE: Connection
through a USB hub or other USB device --such as a printer or keyboard--
is not supported and cannot be guaranteed. The Camera should be
connected directly to a USB port on the Computer. NOTE: The Scanner and Camera Wizard should automatically start.

In the Scanner and Camera Wizard window, click the Next button.

Under Choose Pictures to Copy , do one of the following:

Click to select each picture you want to copy.

Click Select All to select all the pictures for copying.

NOTE: Selected images will be marked with a green check mark.

Click the Next button.

Under Picture Name and Destination , in the Type a name for this group of pictures field, enter a name for the folder where the pictures will be saved.

Next to the Choose a place to save this group of pictures field, click the Browse button.

In the Browse for Folder window, click to select the location on the computer where you want to save the pictures.

Click the OK button.

In the Scanner and Camera Wizard window, click the Next button. NOTE: The pictures are copied to the Computer.

After the transfer process it finished, under Other Options , click to select Nothing, I'm finished working with these pictures .

Click the Next button.

Click the Finish button.

If you are still unable to transfer pictures, please switch the USB mode of the Camera to Normal or Mass Storage and try again.After
following the steps above, the pictures from the camera should
successfully be copied to the computer. If for some reason the pictures
did not copy, try using the method for standard USB picture transfer.

I'm assuming you are using the Windows XP Operating System in the Computer. If not then follow this link:

When using Windows Operating System on the Computer, follow the steps given below:

Connect the Camera to the Computer using the supplied USB cable. The Computer will recognize the Camera as a removable drive and list in the Windows Explorer. Press the Windows logo on the keyboard along with the "E" key to open the windows explorer. If the Sony Camera is listed in the explorer as a removable drive then double click on it to open and navigate through the files and folders. Open the "DCIM" for images and "MP_Root" for videos. Once the images and videos are visible, right click on the desired file then select copy. Next, paste the selected file on the hard drive of the Computer.

If you want to select all the files at once then press "CTRL+A", to copy, "CTRL+C" and to paste, "CRTL+V".

it is very simple when u connect ur camera to pc through data cabel u seen dat dere is some driver automatically u need not ny software to connect to ur pc...if u r using windows xp....when u connect it automatically ask u to copy images......if it not ask then u hv to transfer ur picture through cardreader...connect cardreader wid pc n copy all pics..but it can be used to transfer only ur memorycard pictures..